Man faces charges in Bridgeport carjacking

Richard Hightower, of Park Mannor, allegedly participated in a carjacking Aug. 3 in the 2800 block of South Wentworth Avenue, police said.

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Richard Hightower is facing charges for allegedly participating in a Aug. 3, 2020 carjacking in Bridgeport.

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A 27-year-old man is facing charges in connection to an August carjacking in Bridgeport.

Richard Hightower, of Park Mannor, allegedly participated in carjacking a 33-year-old woman Aug. 3 in the 2800 block of South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago police said.

He was arrested Thursday morning in Chatham, police said.

Hightower was due back in court Friday for a felony count of vehicular highjacking.

Richard Hightower

Chicago Police Department

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